Eda (Canzonetti) Johnson, 77, of 50 Bassett St., New Britain beloved wife of the late Arnold A. Johnson died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the Hospital of Central CT. 

 Eda was born and raised in New Britain,  where she lived for most of her life. She moved  to Kensington for 11 years, returning to New Britain 18 years ago.  She spent her years as a loving mother/grandmother/great-grandmother  and homemaker.  Eda and her sister Grace, along with their families  enjoyed many summers at the CT shores.    

         Eda is survived by her lovingfamily,daughter, Lori Levesque, and her partner Joseph Ayotte of East Berlin; sons, Patrick Johnson, and his wife Rosemary of Columbia, Jeffrey Johnson, and his wife Diane of Canton, Kerry Johnson, and his wife Lauren of Westbrook; one sister, Grace Abrahamson of Kensington; six grandchildren, Clay Johnson (Christina), Heather Rodriguez (Rey), Cori Nadeau (Kevin), Rob Levesque, Adam Johnson, Amanda Johnson; one nephew Eric Abrahamson; five great-grandchildren.

        There will be no calling hours.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051-2633 or the charity of your choice.  The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain has care of arrangements.